The effect of the adsorption of poly(lauryl methacrylate) onto silica was investigated. Of particular interest was the melting point and side chain crystallinity of the alkyl side chains. It was found that there is more side chain crystallinity in adsorbed polymers with larger adsorbed amounts. This is likely because in adsorbed samples with larger adsorbed amounts, the polymer chains have more loosely bound sections, allowing them to move into positions that allow greater crystallinity. For smaller adsorbed amounts, the polymer chains may be more tightly bound and as a result, its crystalline domains are disrupted.

Thermal characterization of poly(lauryl methacrylate) adsorbed onto silica

247th National Meeting (2014)

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